Professor, Office Administration – Health

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Professor, Office Administration – Health
Competition # 415-23

Department: Business and Management
Campus: Barrie
Classification: Academic
Posting Date: March 19, 2024
Salary Range: $73,079-$126,689 (as per the collective agreement)
Status: Full-Time
Effective Date: August 2024

This position will be assigned a Fall/Winter rotation but teaching assignments may be changed by the Dean/Associate Dean and occur in any of the three semesters.

We are seeking a full-time Professor across our Office Administration Health Services Diploma Program programs. As a faculty member at Georgian College, you will have the opportunity to apply your passion for teaching and share your rich industry experience by creating a supportive and effective learning environment, which allows students to achieve their full academic potential. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Developing and delivering a wide variety of courses in our Office Administration Health Services Diploma Program
• Evaluating student progress / achievement
• Maintaining subject expertise through professional development, contact with industry, other educational institutions and/or professional bodies
• Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Incorporating a variety of learning / teaching strategies and technologies to meet student needs
• Participating in portfolio / academic / campus and college-wide activities as required
• Participating in course / curriculum revision, course / program revision and renewal activities
• Developing alternative delivery strategies, and online course development and teaching, as required
• Detailed descriptions of responsibilities, are defined in the classification definition of professor in the Academic Collective Agreement

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
• Bachelor of Health Administration, Business, Science, or Bachelor degree in a closely related field of study
• Minimum of 5 years practical experience concentrated in Office Administration – Health/Medical
• Competencies consisting of health document preparation, office procedures, medical terminology application, and electronic medical record systems (EMR)
• Experience in general practice and/or specialty OHIP billing with an understanding of the billing cycling, remittance advice reports and reconciliation of error reports
• Previous teaching experience at a postsecondary level and / or adult training experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to contribute to, and work in, a positive team environment and to foster the same in their students’ commitment to life-long learning
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including students, faculty, support staff, administrators and community stakeholders
• Advanced Skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in using Integrated software, Web-based simulations and labs, Student information systems and database applications
• Ability to effectively integrate new technology into teaching and learning

Additional Asset / Preferred:
• MBA, MSc or Masters degree in a closely related field
• Demonstrated progression in a leadership and management capacity within an office administration working environment
• Direct Involvement with Inter-professional education related to health care and office administration health
• Experience with Health Records Management
• CHIM designation
• Experience with Health Informatics CPHIMS certification an asset.
• Community and or volunteerism contributions related to the field of Health Services /Office Administration
• Demonstrated use of current technologies to support student learning and management of grades (e.g. learning management systems, Student Information Systems, audience response tools)
• Experience with online course development and / or online teaching
• Experience in some or all of the following: universal design for learning, a variety of delivery strategies, adult learning methodologies, academic advising, student success strategies
• The ability to source and or implement initiatives as they relate to the field of Health
• The ability to teach in more than one program area

Applicants selected for an interview will be required to present a teaching lesson during the interview and / or present a professional portfolio.

Acceptable proof of education (degrees, credentials) from recognized post-secondary institutions or confirmation of international equivalencies will be required as part of the selection process.

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Aboriginal ancestry, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

APPLY NOW:
Consideration will first be given to qualified internal full-time and partial-load employees, in accordance with the Academic Collective Agreement

To be considered for this position, please visit our website at www.GeorgianCollege.ca and apply by navigating to About Us and then to Career Opportunities.

Applications for this position must be received by 11:59 pm, April 2, 2024. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.